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Muna Al Gurg

Thanks to Muna Al Gurg and her generosity to donate 20% of the student’s goal. Together, we can raise the additional amount to support students pursue their passions.

Adel Yafi

SyriaData Analytics

Very Important Projects Fund

Washington State University

Undergraduate

United States

Donation Levels

25 USD

School Supplies

Funding my senior year for pursuing a bachelor’s degree at Washington State University in Data Analytics with minors in mathematics and statistics.

100 USD

Textbooks for One Semester

Funding my senior year for pursuing a bachelor’s degree at Washington State University in Data Analytics with minors in mathematics and statistics.

25 USD

Transportation

Funding my senior year for pursuing a bachelor’s degree at Washington State University in Data Analytics with minors in mathematics and statistics.

500 USD

Room & Board

Funding my senior year for pursuing a bachelor’s degree at Washington State University in Data Analytics with minors in mathematics and statistics.

700 USD

Laptop

Funding my senior year for pursuing a bachelor’s degree at Washington State University in Data Analytics with minors in mathematics and statistics.

50 USD

Lab Equipment

Funding my senior year for pursuing a bachelor’s degree at Washington State University in Data Analytics with minors in mathematics and statistics.

100 USD

Mobile Phone

Funding my senior year for pursuing a bachelor’s degree at Washington State University in Data Analytics with minors in mathematics and statistics.

350 USD

Software

Funding my senior year for pursuing a bachelor’s degree at Washington State University in Data Analytics with minors in mathematics and statistics.

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From Syria; seeking a Undergraduate degree in Data Analytics and is enrolled at Washington State University.

Fairness cannot exist without development

Funding my senior year for pursuing a bachelor’s degree at Washington State University in Data Analytics with minors in mathematics and statistics.

Dream and Mission Statement:

I believe that every student should have the chance to get higher education in all majors, especially students that come from countries that been through hardship caused by political conflicts. All students from Syria, including me, are eager to obtain the knowledge and skills to allow a brighter future for ourselves and our families. My dream is to create a foundation that encourages innovations to reconstruct and make war-torn countries like Syria self-sustaining. Collecting and analyzing data from these areas helps us to identify the main problems and coming up with solutions.

Why you should fund me?

I completed my language education program in Washington State University in an 8-week period and was admitted into the same university to do my BA. I am currently seeking a degree in Data analytics which will be the stepping stone to achieve my dream. I have been working at the International Programs office to try to pay some of my tuition as well as help other international students. However, since it is not enough, I often get late fees, and my debt keeps getting bigger. If I got funded, I would be able to study full time, which I have been unable to afford thus far, while still working to pay for living expenses and to keep helping as much as I can here on campus. I would graduate in May 2018 and would be able to start working to help more students like me get the funds necessary for their higher education.

Volunteer Experience:

I am representing several underrepresented communities in Washington State University by working with a business fraternity (Sigma Lambda Beta Int’l Fraternity Inc.) to achieve a safe environment for students of color and different background to work and study in a place away from home. Additionally, I was offered a mentorship program that allows me to supervise new international students in Washington State University.

Awards & Achievements:

A Proud Homsi Syrian. • A chess player • A Syrian cuisine enthusiast

Ends at 2018-09-28

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I am not very good with words, and even less so in front of a camera. This is why I wanted to
write this message to accompany the video update, to better express how truly thankful I am
for your support.
When I first came to the U.S., I was the only Syrian student in Washington State University
taking courses and trying to adapt with little to no support. And while I was here, I saw my
country being destroyed one city at a time with no power to do anything but to watch and wait.
I took as many courses as I could, while financial and emotional obstacles brought me down.
I thought I would not make it to graduation many times, but this past year has been especially
tough for me. On top of all the emotional stress I constantly must fight, and how hard it was to
balance my studies and my job, I suddenly had to face a new battle. The situation in Syria
reached a point where my parents could not help me pay for my tuition anymore.
After all these years in the US working hard to keep up with my studies, struggling to deal with
the pain of everything I went through back home, surviving with the very little money I made
working, missing my family who were suffering so far away from me... I saw myself unable to
achieve my goal. I wouldn't be able to graduate, with only 30 credits left. I felt like all the effort
had been for nothing. I felt alone and desperate, with nobody to rely on, without a chance,
completely out of options.
When edSeed gave me this chance, it was nothing short of a miracle. I consider myself
incredibly lucky to be one of the students edSeed supports. I was astonished by the amount of
support and love I got throughout my campaign. I got to meet with wonderful people and
students whose stories encouraged me and kept pushing me forward towards success over the
summer semester. I also gained the support system that all students need, which allowed me to
get higher grades. Everything was looking up.
And yet, I couldn't help but feel that I didn't deserve it. Why me, when so many others are also
in need? Those doubts often led me to sabotage my chances, and disappoint those who put
their trust in me. But, eventually, your support showed me the answer. Why me? So that, when
I graduate, I can be a force for change, through my professional job as well as volunteering. The
experience that I gained working with edSeed gave me a sense of responsibility that will be
reflected in my commitment to help other students, because I believe in education as an
opportunity for a better future. Your generosity will not end with me, because I will carry it with
me and will use it as inspiration to help others along the way.
When I was back home, survival was my main concern. With your support and edSeed’s
guidance, I will be able to aim higher. This is me in the photograph, allowing myself to dream
about my desired job, finally able to look at the future instead of the past... And it is all because
of you.
Thank you.